Description
Description
Z890 TAICHI AQUA
- Supports Intel Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) (LGA1851)
- 28+1+2+1+1 Power Phase, 110A SPS for VCore
- 4 x DDR5 DIMMs
- Supports Dual Channel, up to 9200+ (OC)
- 2 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16
- Graphics Output Options: 2 Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C
- Realtek ALC4082 5.1 CH HD Audio Codec,
- ESS SABRE9219 DAC, WIMA Audio Cap, Nahimic Audio
- 4 SATA3
- 2 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5 x4)
- 3 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4)
- 1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4 & SATA3)
- 2 Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C (Rear)
- 2 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
- 4 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)
- 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Rear)
- 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (Front)
- 4 USB 2.0 (Front)
- Marvell 10Gbps LAN, 5Gbps LAN
- Killer 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth
- Supports Memory OC Shield, 20K Caps with 1000uF Capacitance, EZ Release Design
ASRock's flagship motherboard lineup is undergoing a major overhaul, unifying water cooling, extreme overclocking, and all-around flagship models into a powerful Taichi family.
- Individual Water Blocks for VRM and M.2 - Staying cool with this hybrid thermal design. Choose your way to chill.
- The First Detachable M.2 Water Block for Gen5 SSD - Designed to optimize cooling and ensure sustained performance. Its detachable design offers convenience while delivering top-tier thermal efficiency, perfect for high-performance storage solutions.
Taichi AQUA motherboard features an all USB Type-C Rear IO configuration, totaling 10 ports, including 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports, greatly enhancing user experience.
- Sleeker Design: Provides a cleaner and more organized appearance.
- Faster Data Transfer: Supports higher data transfer rates, especially with Thunderbolt 4.
- Better Compatibility: Works with a wide range of devices including smartphones, tablets and portable storage devices.
- Multi-functionality: Type-C port supports charging, data transfer, and reversible USB Type-C design that fits the connector either way.
Supports up to 6xNVMe M.2 SSDs and two of which is able to accommodates the latest PCI Express 5.0 standard
It enables lightning-fast data transfer up to 40Gbps and connects versatile devices with a single Thunderbolt™ 4 cable.
Dr.MOS design features the latest SPS (Smart Power Stage) technology. It’s optimized for monitoring current and temperature of each phase, thus delivering smoother and neater power to the CPU with enhanced performance and OC capability.
The upgraded 20K Black capacitor not only extends the lifespan to 20,000 hours but also increases the capacitance value from 560uF to 1000uF, bringing several benefits:
- Higher Capacitance: Greater charge storage for better support under high loads.
- Lower Ripple: Reduced power output fluctuations, improving quality.
- More Stable Output Current: Stable power supply, minimizing voltage impacts.
- Better Performance & System Stability: Increased reliability and consistent performance.
Server-Grade Ultra Low-Loss PCB
DDR5 XMP & EXPO Support
- Graphics Card EZ Release - ASRock redesigned the PCIe slot installation method to cater to user needs, allowing for hassle-free installation and removal of the graphics card effortlessly.
- M.2 Heatsink Toolless Design - Besides the M.2 SSD toolless design on the motherboard, ASRock up a notch by introducing this industry first M.2 heatsink quick release mechanism on the motherboard. The user friendly toolless design helps installing M.2 SSD super easy & simple
- M.2 Bottom Heatsink - The M.2 bottom heatsink is able to dissipate heat of the M.2 SSD efficiently through the motherboard PCB, maximize performance while maintaining system stability.
Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 7 solutions, powered by AI, further optimize performance with features like application priority auto-detection, autonomous bandwidth management, and smart AP selection, ensuring the best network performance with minimal effort.
The Intel® Killer™ Intelligence Center interface is packed with valuable features for gamer and creator PC users. It adds the ability to analyze, optimize, and control your PC’s networking performance.
The dashboard gives you a complete view of your computer’s network usage and shows which types of applications and websites are using bandwidth. While the Intel® Killer™ software automatically connects you to the strongest access points it can, you can also check the Wi-Fi scores of the networks near you. You can also have the Intel® Killer™ Intelligence center automatically switch to the best access point or alert you if there is a better one nearby.
- Lag Less, Win More - The Intel® Killer™ Prioritization Engine ensures you get your lowest in-game latencies by prioritizing your gaming traffic above everything else.
- Less Buffering - Automatically detect, classify, and prioritize network traffic for streaming videos and entertainment to give you the best possible online experience.
- Custom Control - The Intel® Killer™ Prioritization Engine works automatically, and the Intel® Killer™ Intelligence Center allows you to customize and prioritize your network traffic to your liking.
The new 10Gb/s network standard was specially designed to satisfy the user who is seeking immediate performance improvements. Based on AQUANTIA's AQtion™ client controller, it offers blazingly fast 10-gigabit/sec transfer speed over Cat6 cable. The 10Gb/s Ethernet not only fully compatible with 5Gb/s, 2.5Gb/s & Gigabit Lan but also delivers lightning fast transfer speed, perfect for media center, workstation and gaming PC.
ASRock's 5Gb/s LAN Connector features an exclusive, patent-pending design, boasting superior electromagnetic interference resistance, ensuring high-speed stable performance and providing users with a better networking experience.
The latest USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C delivers up to 20 Gbps data transfer rate which is 2x as fast as previous generation, providing a blazing fast data transfer interface with reversible USB Type-C design that fits the connector either way.
- ESS SABRE9219 DAC - Embrace the audio stunning performance with ES9219 SABRE DAC!
- WIMA Audio Cap - Optimized for high end audio applications! Deliver crystal and balanced sound to satisfy even the pickiest audiophile.
- Nahimic Audio - Whether you are using headphones, a headset, external or internal speakers, via USB, Wi-Fi, analog output or even HDMI, Nahimic Audio offers you the most engaging listening experience, vibrant and rich with details.
- Enhance Communication Quality - The Powerful algorithms to ensure the best noise-free conversation, giving a constant vocal level no matter the distance from your mic. The Nahimic audio engine dynamically clear the sound and remove interference noise and lower the voice variation. Result is a better comprehension and less fatigue.
- Sound Tracker - The Sound Tracker is a visual indicator that points out the directions from which predominant sounds are coming. Each sound is properly positioned in 360° on a radar for a full immersion during the game.
- Works on any devices! - Enjoy the vibrant and high-quality Surround Sound on all your favorite audio devices: Jack, USB, Bluetooth, HDMI, S/PDIF. Nahimic is compatible with all of your favorite audio tools and ensures the best sound with any of them. Nahimic measure and improve to optimize our technology and offer you the best experience.
Get the most convenient BIOS flashing with just a simple click. Users can easily achieve the latest BIOS support with a USB and power supply, No CPU, RAM or other components required.
Description
Specification
- Motherboard Type: Desktop
- Form Factor: Extended ATX
- Socket: Intel 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- #Hide#DDR Type: DDR5
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CPU Support: Support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Click here for CPU support -
RAM Technology: "DDR5 (Dual Channel)
Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)
Supports Intel XMP" - RAM Slots: 4 x DIMM
- RAM Speeds: Up to 9200+(OC)
- Maximum Memory: 256GB
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Graphics: Integrated Graphics
Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types - Graphics Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt 4
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PCI/PCI Express: "Intel Core Ultra CPUs (Series 2):
2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (support x16 or x8/x8 modes)*
Intel Z890 Chipset:
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (supports x4 mode)*
*If M2_2 is occupied, PCIE1 will downgrade to x8 mode and PCIE2 will downgrade to x4 mode.
PCIE1 supports PCIe riser cards to extend one x16 slot to x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 slots.
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Storage: "4 x SATA III
6 x M.2
Intel Core Ultra CPUs (Series 2):
M.2_1 (2280) - PCIe 5.0 x4
M.2_2 (2280) - PCIe 5.0 x4
M.2_3 (2280) - PCIe 4.0 x4
Intel Z890 Chipset:
M.2_4 (2280) PCIe 4.0 x4
M.2_5 (2280) PCIe 4.0 x4
M.2_6 (2242/2260/2280) PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA
NOTE: If M2_2 is occupied, PCIE1 will downgrade to x8 mode and PCIE2 will downgrade to x4 mode." -
RAID: "Supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 for SATA storage devices
Supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices" -
Wireless: 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 Module
Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe/be
Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz frequency band
Supports 320MHz channel bandwidth w/ 6GHz frequency band
1 antenna to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity tech
Supports Bluetooth 5.4
Supports MU-MIMO - LAN: 10GB LAN & 5GB LAN
- Audio: 5.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec)
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USB Ports Supported: Rear:
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) (up to 15W PD 3.0)
4 x USB 10Gbps Type-C
4 x USB 5Gbps Type-C
Front:
2 x USB 20Gbps Type-C
4 x USB 5Gbps
4 x USB 2.0 -
Back Panel I/O Ports: 2 x Antenna
1 x Optical SPDIF Out
2 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (40 Gb/s)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C
4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (USB32_TC_56 support Ultra USB Power)
2 x RJ-45 LAN
1 x Clear CMOS Button
1 x BIOS Flashback Button
1 x Line Out Jack
1 x Microphone Input Jack -
Internal I/O Connectors: 3 x Thermistor Cable
1 x SPI TPM
1 x Power LED and Speaker
1 x RGB LED
3 x Addressable LED
2 x CPU Fan
4 x Chassis Fan
1 x AIO Pump Fan
1 x Water Pump Fan
1 x 24 pin ATX
2 x 8 pin 12V -
.: 1 x Front Panel Audio
2 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1
2 x Front Panel Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2x2
1 x Dr. Debug with LED
1 x Power Button with LED
1 x Reset Button with LED -
Accessories: 3 x Thermistor Cable
1 x SPI TPM
1 x Power LED and Speaker
4 x SATA Data Cables
1 x USB 2.0 Bracket
1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna
1 x ARGB Splitter Cable
3 x Thermistor Cables - Additional Features: See Overview
- Package Type: Retail
- Package Weight: 4.8000 kg
- Warranty: 3 Year Replacement Warranty
- #Hide#M.2 Slot(s): Yes (M.2)
- #Hide#No. LAN Ports: 2 x LAN
- #Hide#Max LAN Speed: 10GB LAN
- #Hide#Wi-Fi: Yes (Wi-Fi)
- #Hide#RGB Lighting: Out of the box RGB lighting
Spécifications
Spécifications
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Grading Guide
Grading Guide
Brand New – This product is Brand New and in it’s original
packaging.
New - Open Box - This product is unused but the box has been opened.
New – No Box – This product is unused but doesn’t come with
the original box/packaging.
Refurbished – This product has been refurbished by ourselves
or by the manufacturer.
Excellent Used – This item is used, tested and fully working
but in like new condition. It may come with it’s original packaging or not,
please check the product description.
Good Used – This item is used, tested and fully working but
will show signs of cosmetic wear and tear. It may come with it’s original packaging
or not, please check the product description.
Parts – This item is sold just for parts, meaning it is
unworking or unable to serve it’s purpose. It may come with it’s original packaging
or not, please check the product description.
Warranty
Warranty
Brand New Products: All our Brand New products come with Manufaturer warranty. These can vary in length and it's important to check with the manufaturer of the product what warranty they provide and what is covered.
Used Products: All our used products come with 1 years warranty provided by us and some products may have manufaturer warranty.
Refurbished Products: With our refurbished products, we offer a free 3-month warranty which covers all software and hardware issues, that have not been influenced by the customer. There is also Manufactured Refurbished products which they will specify how long their warranty is.
Custom Gaming PCs: All our Custom PCs by default come with 3 years warranty. This includes parts and labour. You can also upgrade to 5 years warranty. Our warranty includes all hardware issues relating to the machine. If there is any faults, we will attempt to solve this remotely and if needed get the PC collected and back to base for repair.
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PDFs/Manuals
PDFs/Manuals
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